24 August 2016 marks the 25th anniversary of the Independence Day in Ukraine. It is a public holiday in the country, which locals love. Hardly a person stays at home today. It all started on 24 August 1991 when the Ukrainian Soviet Socialistic Republic announced its exit from the Soviet Union. Its official independence from the USSR…

A young husband from India had to spend a honeymoon in Europe with a wife’s photo and leave her at home after his newlywed spouse misplaced her passport. How does it feel to go on a honeymoon without the wife? Faizan Patel, an Indian newlywed, had to travel for a honeymoon to Italy and Greece without…

Unemployed in Belarus voluntarily contributed USD $450K in taxes to the state budget, according to the deputy chief of individual taxation authority of the Tax and Duties Ministry of Belarus Irina Krivoroschenko. In April 2015 President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko signed the so-called “social parasitism” law. According to the law, each able-bodied person who is…

Ukraine’s wages are now on the level of US $200-300 per month. It is about half of average employee’s income in Russia, for example. Reason 1: Economic crisis and the follow-up inflation Economic crisis in the country and political instability caused inflation and drop in exchange rates against major currencies (US dollar, Euro) in 2014-2016.…

Google has officially released the new video calling application called Duo. The largest tech company is known for its high standards and has never disappointed users. So, will Google be able to uphold its reputation and offer the best video chat application ever? Will Google’s Duo replace Skype? The new app seems to be easier…

Making an impression on Russian girls is easier than surprising western ladies. The reason is that women from the former Soviet Union pay much more attention to appearances and value persistence. This is why following these simple 5 tips may help even an average guy to score with stunning beauties. Top-5 tips to impress Russian…

Research & Branding Group asked Ukrainians which countries they would choose to immigrate. Germany and Poland lead the list, USA and Canada follow. Where Ukrainians want to immigrate to? According to the findings of the research, residents of Ukraine would like to move to: Germany (12%) Poland (11%) USA (10%) Canada (7%) Italy (5%) Other countries…

Summer is the best time to go out with friends. Unfortunately, Russia’s struggling economy, ruble collapse, and financial crisis have undeniably impacted many Russians. That’s why they have to be smarter when planning outings this summer. Here are the ways how Russians save during crisis. How Russians save during crisis Picnics instead of eating out This summer is…

Ukrainians are eating less, according to the report published by the government statistics website. Overall food consumption in Ukraine dropped significantly in 2015 as compared to the previous year. Food consumption in Ukraine: People are eating less The experts estimated that an average person in Ukraine consumed 1,049 kg (2,312 lbs) of food in 2015,…

Kiev International Institute of Sociology (KIIS) conducted a public opinion survey to find out what Ukrainians are concerned about. Top-10 concerns of Ukrainians in 2016 Residents of any country would like to have a chance to enjoy good life. Ukrainians dream about good life, too. Most of the public opinion surveys conducted in the country…

Elena’s Models blog covers issues of dating Russian and Ukrainian women online and in real life, offering tips for men how to succeed and what to watch out for. If charming Slavic ladies is your goal, this is your place to learn how. There are some specifics to international dating online, which are important to know. Our renowned experts are happy to render decades of their experience and knowledge to help you navigate the exciting waters of cross-culture romance with Eastern European girls.

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Slavic women include ladies from Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, and other Eastern European countries and states of the former USSR. This advice will also assist you in establishing loving relationships with women from Kazakhstan, Moldova, Kyrgyzstan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and other republics of the historical Soviet Union. Slavic women are known for their deliberate femininity, strong family ties, and devotion to the traditional marital structures, which are heavily promoted through their local media and cultural outlets. The majority of Russian, Ukrainian, and Belarusian women see family and children as their highest priority in life and the only way to find personal happiness.

With Internet widely accessible in Russia and Ukraine through Wi-Fi and mobile connections, more Slavic women are open to the idea of looking outside national borders in search of their true love. With gender ratios of only 86 men to 100 women country-wide, Slavic girls are choosing to investigate their dating options in other geographic locations, where they can find men of quality that is not available for them at home.

You will also find news items from post-USSR countries relating to everyday realities of life and relationships, to make your understanding of these modern European counties more up to date. Free from politics and negativity, our news are entertaining and fun. Contemporary research and studies of human relations, marriage, family, and demographics will assist in finding reliable models of communication that are proven to work in the realities of the second decade of the 21 century. Surprizing discoveries of today’s scientists and open discussion through comments allow you to share your opinions or ask questions.

Dating Slavic, Russian, and Ukrainian women in a multicultural and international environment that we share today is far from a mail order brides operation, but is an open and transparent experience of people from different locations connecting and sharing their ideas, thoughts, common goals and aspirations, without prejudice or borders. This blog allows you to learn more about modern life in countries of the former Soviet Union, including Ukraine and Russia, which is, most likely, very similar to what you are used to in your own country. In fact, you have more in common than you probably think.